Aspen Mountain has long been known as the playpen of the rich and famous and it is. But it is also a great place to take a family ski vacation. Christmas in Aspen is especially wonderful! Aspen Mountain rises above the town of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and a vertical drop of 3269 feet. There are 76 trails suitable for beginners, intermediates, and experts, accessible by eight lifts, including seven chair lifts and one cable car line.

While Aspen has much to offer skiers, as well as those who enjoy the night life in a ski town, you should expect lots of crowds and lift lines on the slopes. Again, this is the playpen of the rich and famous, and many people choose this ski vacation spot simply for that reason as well as for the great runs and nightlife.

Aspen Mountain rises out of downtown Aspen. The Locals call it Ajax and this is the Aspen's true performance ski mountain. Don't plan to ski here if you are a beginner. But there are plenty of challenging intermediate trailss. The longest run is three miles. There is Snowcat skiing on the back side. And after a day on the slopes, Little Nell's at the base is the place to be seen. New gondola cars have recently been added. Snowboarding is allowed and includes a terrain park.

There are numerous places to stay in and around Aspen, with more than 100 restaurants to choose from as well. Ski instructions and equipment rental are abundant in the area, and snowboarders are welcome.